Lauren Walke

Lauren Walke – Designer

An illustrator living amongst the folklore and trees of Appalachia creating art based on ritual, stories, and the aspects that call to her.

Overview

Lauren is an illustrator living amongst the folklore and trees of Appalachia. She creates art based on ritual, folklore, and the aspects that call (loudly) to her. Lauren’s work focuses on legends and myths. Her illustrations amplify and enhance the stories through layered symbolism, delicate line art, and washes of color to create a moody and atmospheric image specific to each individual story. She favors the traditional mediums of pencil, watercolor, and ink for her current work.

Services
Fiction
Anthologies Horror Magical Realism Short Story Urban Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English
Awards
  • 2013 - Juror Award
Certifications
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts - 2 Dimensional Studies, Weber State University, 2013

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2013 — Present

Select projects (copies available upon request):

6 book covers - illustration and designs
2 children's books - storyboarding, illustrations, and formatting
1 comic (100+ pages) - logo design, character sketches, storyboarding, inking, and coloring
12 magazine/journal publications
4 branding projects for independent companies
10 gallery shows

Xervéo

Dec, 2013 — Jul, 2016 (over 2 years)

Rebranded the company’s logo and product design. Created new informational and promotional documents, developed marketing tools, designed product labels, drafted documentation for the company’s official policies and procedures, and managed their social media and promotional campaigns.

Portfolio

Katabasis: Monologues for the Dead

Harris-Bergevin, Heather

Illustration
Cover Design Illustration Typography
Cover Design Illustration Typography
Hexen's Cross (1)

Kowallis, J.

Cover Design Illustration Typography

Lauren has 1 review

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Dorrien M.

Dorrien M.

Jan, 2024

Great to work with.

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